If you are thinking about having spine surgery, you need to watch this video. Be careful if you encounter these situations as you discuss surgery with your surgeon:
0:25 - I. The 'pushy' surgeon.
1:54 - II. The surgical 'guarantee.'
3:04 - III. Unclear rationale for surgery.
4:27 - IV. Risks/ benefits of surgery not clearly discussed.
5:15 - V. A 'complicated' surgery instead of a simpler option.
6:30 - VI. A 'newer' or 'cutting-edge' surgical technique/ device.
Check out this video about the RISKS of spine surgery:
https://youtu.be/bMZkT6p0EX0
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